Telegram from S. J. Bell and other men in Opelika, Alabama, to Senator John Bankhead in Washington, D.C.
In the message the men ask Bankhead not to support the proposed Food and Fuel Control Act. They specifically oppose the section that applies to cotton: "Remember the prices of 1914 from the effect of which we are just recovering we trust that you will come to our relief in this hour of distress...
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Alabama documents Telegram from S. J. Bell and other men in Opelika, Alabama, to Senator John Bankhead in Washington, D.C. |
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Alabama documents Bankhead, John Hollis, 1842-1920; Bell, S. J.; Lee, Robert; Cotton trade--Alabama; Legislation--United States; World War, 1914-1918--Economic aspects; World War, 1914-1918--Home front; World War, 1914-1918--Social aspects; United States--Politics and government--1865-1933 |
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In the message the men ask Bankhead not to support the proposed Food and Fuel Control Act. They specifically oppose the section that applies to cotton: "Remember the prices of 1914 from the effect of which we are just recovering we trust that you will come to our relief in this hour of distress." At the time the telegram was sent, Bankhead was representing Alabama in the United States Senate. |
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Q0000032437Q32437Telegram from S. J. Bell and other men in Opelika, Alabama, to Senator John Bankhead in Washington, D.C.In the message the men ask Bankhead not to support the proposed Food and Fuel Control Act. They specifically oppose the section that applies to cotton: "Remember the prices of 1914 from the effect of which we are just recovering we trust that you will come to our relief in this hour of distress." At the time the telegram was sent, Bankhead was representing Alabama in the United States Senate.1917 July 31917-07-031910-1919Bankhead, John Hollis, 1842-1920; Bell, S. J.; Lee, Robert; Cotton trade--Alabama; Legislation--United States; World War, 1914-1918--Economic aspects; World War, 1914-1918--Home front; World War, 1914-1918--Social aspects; United States--Politics and government--1865-1933TextCorrespondence; TelegramsBankhead, John Hollis, 1842-1920John Hollis Bankhead Sr. papersLPR49, Box 30v3944Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130EnglishThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/3829 |
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